Selborne Chambers is delighted to announce that Eleanor Temple KC, Carly Sandbach and Matthew Maddison have joined as members with immediate effect, adding further strength and depth to Chambers’ expertise in Restructuring and Insolvency; Commercial Litigation; Banking and Finance; Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery; Company and Partnership; and Professional Negligence.
Eleanor Temple KC “Eleanor is one of the top nationwide insolvency barristers. She is strong in every aspect of her work: technically brilliant in her opinions; persuasive in her written submissions; challenging and realistic in her strategic advice; and adaptable in her advocacy.” The Legal 500 (2025)
Eleanor has extensive commercial chancery experience, focusing on litigation with a particular emphasis on insolvency and restructuring, commercial dispute resolution and banking and finance.
Eleanor’s recent notable cases include appearing in the Court of Appeal in three cases in 2025, including the first Part 26A restructuring plan sanctioned outside of London (Re The Good Box Co Labs Limited) and acting on the first restructuring process involving an unauthorised collective investment scheme utilising the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act (FSMA), Qualia Group Limited.
Eleanor has been instructed in relation to a number of high-profile insolvencies, including House of Fraser, American Golf, Travelodge, Poundworld, Direct Golf, and the two first ever Education Administrations.
She is a recommended Silk in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 in four practice areas (1) Restructuring and Insolvency (2) Banking and Finance (3) Commercial Dispute Resolution and (4) Chancery.
Eleanor is described in the directories as “first-class in court”, “ a class act”, “simply excellent” and “ an impressive, pragmatic advocate with great energy.”
Carly Sandbach “Carly is a real star; she combines really sharp analytical skills with a clear focus on achieving the client’s commercial goals, and she is as strong on paper as she is when appearing before the court with an ability in both forms to persuasively present her client’s case at its strongest.” The Legal 500 (2024)
Carly has a commercial chancery practice with a particular emphasis on commercial and insolvency litigation. She is ranked as a Band 1 Leading Individual for both Commercial Dispute Resolution and Restructuring and Insolvency. She is an in-demand trial and appellate advocate.
The directories report that: She has “a truly impressive ability to grapple with complex issues, distil them down, and communicate effectively with clients, lawyers and the court. She is a genuine asset to any legal team”.
Carly is regularly instructed in complex and high-profile litigation; she regularly appears as sole counsel at all levels, as well as part of a team in larger litigation.
She has been appointed as Junior Counsel to the Crown since 2010 and is currently instructed by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade in Directors’ Disqualification proceedings against Alexander Greensill arising from the collapse of the eponymous Greensill Capital Group.
Matthew Maddison “A pleasure to work with. Matthew is bright, tactical and astute.”
“Matthew is an exceptional barrister. His advice is spot on, and his way of condensing and simplifying complex issues is second to none. He gives lawyers and clients an additional layer of comfort.” Chambers & Partners (2025)
Matthew was called to the Bar in 2010 and is recognised as a leading junior in commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency. He has extensive experience in hotly-contested and high-value administrations, and a particular interest in Part 26A Restructuring Plans – having represented the applicant in the first plan to be sanctioned outside of London (Re The Good Box Co Labs Ltd). He is described in the directories as “class act” and “very personable, intelligent and easy to work with”.
Ian Clarke KC, Head of Selborne Chambers, says:
“On the eve of our 23rd birthday, we are delighted to welcome three excellent and prominent practitioners, further deepening Chambers’ expertise in insolvency and commercial-chancery matters.”
Eleanor Temple KC, adds:
“I am thrilled to be joining Selborne as its first female silk at this very exciting time in Chambers’ development, along with two outstanding juniors, Carly and Matthew, to strengthen Chambers’ excellent restructuring & insolvency and commercial litigation teams.”
Carly Sandbach, adds:
“I am delighted to be joining Selborne Chambers. Selborne is home to exceptional legal talent in my practice areas of commercial litigation and insolvency, and it is committed to the highest levels of client service. I look forward to contributing to Selborne’s continued success.”
Matthew Maddison, also adds:
“I am delighted to be joining the thriving team at Selborne Chambers and to be complimenting its existing expertise in the fields of commercial litigation and insolvency & restructuring.”
Eleanor will also continue to practise from Kings Chambers in Leeds. Carly and Matthew will also continue to practise from Exchange Chambers in Manchester and Leeds.
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